Author: Lesley McKay
Stittsville United Church celebrates historical 175 years in the community
This year marks the 175 anniversity of the Stittsville United Church. The church that stands with its graveyard at the corner of Stittsville Main Street and Fernbank Road has a history that takes you back to 1819.
Kanata entrepreneur Mathew Paquet focuses myMarketing on local business needs
Mathew Paquet grew up in Kanata, graduated from Ottawa University and in 2019 while attending school had the foresight to found his company – myMarketing – answering the needs of small and medium sized businesses in an ever-changing digital world.
Stittsville pharmacies offering flu shots
To help those who want to get a flu shot locally, aside from your family doctor, Stittsville Central has put together a list of those pharmacies in Stittsville providing flu shots this season.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
Councillor Gower shares with our Stittsville community the challenge of the City budget and asks for your feedback; keeping our catch basins clean; he’s hiring a part-time assistant; City flu shot clinics and locations…
Rural Root Theatre virtually acts out ‘Bad Auditions…On Camera’
Ron Gardner, President of Rural Root Theatre (RRTC) and Vice-President of Kanata Theatre, says, “It is important to me to keep theatre alive and in the community…It is RRTC’s mission statement to do just that.”
Mask up or face the consequences – OC Transpo
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, at a media event on Friday, strongly emphasized, “No more warnings. As of Tuesday, no mask, no ride, and you will be issued a ticket.”
New restrictions for Ottawa effective October 10 – support Stittsville’s local restaurants
Ontario has placed new restrictions on Ottawa, Peel Region and Toronto due to the record number of increased COVID-19 cases. Effective October 10, indoor dining at restaurants and bars will be prohibited…
Drive safely focus continues Thanksgiving weekend – Ottawa Police
Throughout Thanksgiving weekend, Ottawa Police officers across the city will be on the lookout for impaired driving on roads and trails, speeding, stunt and aggressive driving, as well as safety on sidewalks.
COMMUNITY NOTES: from the desk of Councillor Gower
The week Councillor Glen Gower has shared information on the Transporation Master Plan questionnaire, updates from Ottawa Public Health and Thanksgiving, and the Potter’s Key/Echowoods unfinished pathway.
Kyle Donaldson surpasses bottle drive goal to support the Stittsville Legion
By now, we have all heard of the financial strain on Legions across Canada, with the possible closure of some branches. Kyle Donaldson does not want to see this scenario occur to our local Branch 618.
A Shakespearean Love Story Mashup from Company of Fools and Ottawa Public Library
Now that sitting in a packed theatre is off the table for the foreseeable future, a Company of Fools has connected with Ottawa Public Library (OPL) to bring Love from Afar, a unique and original Shakespearian mashup, to your home and screen.
Clean your closet and donate to the 1st annual fall FUNDrive for cancer
Kelly MacNaull of Stittsville along with the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation is hosting a FUNDrive in support of families touched by cancer in our community. Drop off your bags of clothes, small house hold items to our 1st Annual Fall FUNDdrive!
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind and WestJet team up for ‘gift of flight’ raffle
Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind has launched a licensed raffle to raise funds for the charity by partnering with WestJet to win a ‘Gift of Flight’.
Craving sated – Maverick’s Donut Company has opened in Stittsville!
We have all been waiting for it – the day that Maverick’s opens in Stittsville. Well, today was that day and the line-ups proved the anticipation of the opening.
Stittsville’s Hazeldean Pharmacy RxPharmaChoice welcomed to town during grand opening
Brother and sister team of Ritesh (Rick) and Neha Patel received a warm welcome to the community of Stittsville during the grand opening of their Hazeldean Pharmacy RxPharmaChoice on October 2nd.